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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,118.60 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,118.60 and 479.08 is: 661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,118.60 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,118.60 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,118.60 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 535,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,898.89/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.05

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